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Massey Ferguson 165 vs Massey Ferguson 168
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 165 vs Massey Ferguson 168
The Massey Ferguson 165 and the Massey Ferguson 168 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 168 leads on rated power with 59 hp against 58 hp. Massey Ferguson 168 is the lighter machine (2,207 kg vs 5,005 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 168 is the newer design (1972 vs 1964). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 168 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 165 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Fit & specs
Massey Ferguson
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Massey Ferguson
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
58 hp
59 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Massey FergusonReference
Massey FergusonReference
Three gears (1-3) in two ranges (Lo/Hi) with two-range Multi-Power power shift between low and high.Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
43.5 kWReference
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Gas Drawbar (claimed)
30.6 kWReference
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Diesel Drawbar (claimed)
34.3 kWReference
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Plows
4Reference
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Drawbar (tested)
33.5 kWReference
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Displacement
3.5 LReference
3.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
98 x 114 mmReference
98 x 122 mmReference
Power (gross)
43.5 kWReference
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Compression
7:1Reference
16:1Reference
Rated RPM
2000Reference
2000Reference
Torque
229.2 NmReference
271.2 NmReference
Torque RPM
1300Reference
1250Reference
Firing order
1-3-4-2Reference
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Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
30.3 LReference
29.6 LReference
Coolant capacity
13.6 LReference
13.6 LReference
Air cleaner
dry elementReference
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Power at rated engine speed
38.7 kWReference
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Max power
33.1 kWReference
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Fuel Type
DieselReference
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No of Cylinders
4-cylinderReference
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Rated engine speed
2,000Reference
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Engine torque at rated speed
76.7 kgReference
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Bore and stroke
Option 1: 3.60x5.00 inches\\nOption 2: 3.875x4.50 inchesReference
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Compression ratio
18.5:1Reference
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Cooling system
liquid-cooledReference
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Engine
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51.5 kWReference
Power
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51.5 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Massey Ferguson Multi-PowerReference
Multi PowerReference
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
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Transmission Type
PowershiftReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Gas PTO (claimed)
35.0 kWReference
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Diesel PTO (claimed)
38.0 kWReference
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PTO (tested)
39.1 kWReference
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Hydraulic system
30.3 LReference
29.5 LReference
Type
partial power shiftReference
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Capacity
30.3 LReference
29.5 LReference
Pump flow
17.0 lpmReference
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Rear Type
I/IIReference
II/IReference
Rear lift
1630 kgReference
1814 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independent (with Multi Power)Reference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
35.9 kWReference
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PTO (claimed)
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44.0 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel
70.0 LReference
79.5 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
220 cmReference
222 cmReference
Weight
5005 to 5830 poundsReference
2207 kgReference
Front tire
6.00-16Reference
7.5x16Reference
Rear tire
16.9/14-24Reference
13.6/12x36Reference
Ag front
6.50-16Reference
7.5x16Reference
Ag rear
15.5-38Reference
13.6/12x36Reference
Length
316 cmReference
350 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
174 cmReference
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Front tread
20/15 cmReference
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Rear tread
133 to 218 cmReference
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Operating
2644 kgReference
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Ballasted
3519 kgReference
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Width
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182 cmReference
Height
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168 cmReference
Ground clearance
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33 cmReference
Massey Ferguson 165 attachments
165 Serial Numbers
1964
643000001Reference
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1965
643000481Reference
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1966
643007763Reference
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1967
9A1000Reference
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1968
9A39836Reference
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1969
9A63158Reference
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1970
9A87325Reference
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1971
9A107597Reference
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1972
9A128141Reference
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1973
9A152025Reference
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1974
9A179544Reference
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1975
9A207681Reference
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Location:
Serial number plate on the dashboard of the 165, below the steering column.Reference
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Electrical
Charging system
generatorReference
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Charging amps
25Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
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Battery AH
96 (diesel)Reference
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Test results
Fuel use
18.5 l/hourReference
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Max pull
2723 kgReference
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General
Make & Model
Massey FergusonReference
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Country of manufacturer
Option 1: Row-Crop tractor\\nOption 2: Coventry, EnglandReference
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Power
Rated Power
60 hpReference
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PTO
Rear PTO Power
AvailableReference
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Steering & brakes
Brakes
mechanical dry disc, wet discReference
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Steering type
powerReference
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Hydraulics
Hydraulics Type
open centerReference
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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
Category II/IReference
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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity
1,292.7 kgReference
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Dimensions & weight
Overall Height
157.5 cmReference
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Overall Length
335.3 cmReference
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Overall Width
182.9 cmReference
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Ground Clearance
35.6 cmReference
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Wheels & tyres
Front Wheel tread range
48 to 88 inches, 8/6 inchesReference
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Operator station
Cab Availability
AvailableReference
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Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential
Open operator stationReference
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Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.